The Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board has been re-established by the Minister for Children, Karen Chhour.
Minister Chhour says the board will provide independent advice on the performance of Oranga Tamariki.
“Specifically, I have asked the board to focus on continuing the work of devolving decision-making to communities, on implementing the Oranga Tamariki strategic direction, on strengthening the role of caregivers, building professional social work practice, and monitoring organisational culture.”
Auckland City Councillor for the Manukau Ward Alf Filipaina has been appointed alongside members of the previous board Sir Mark Solomon, Dame Naida Glavish, Shannon Pakura, and Ruth Jones, along with new member Christopher Graveson.
Of Ngāpuhi & Samoan heritage Alf was a member of the New Zealand Police from 1978 until retiring over 38 years later. Alf is currently the Deputy Chair of Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority and is a member of the LGNZ subcommittee for Māori elected members.
The board will report directly to the Minister.
The board’s term is from 1 July 2024 until 30 September 2026.
